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Monoprice 109912 DC Power Splitter - 1 Female to 8 Male

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Connect Your CCTV System Effortlessly The Monoprice 109912 DC Power Splitter is a convenient solution for expanding your CCTV power distribution. This splitter allows you to power up to eight devices from a single power source, simplifying cable management and installation. Specifications: ...

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Overview

Connect Your CCTV System Effortlessly

The Monoprice 109912 DC Power Splitter is a convenient solution for expanding your CCTV power distribution. This splitter allows you to power up to eight devices from a single power source, simplifying cable management and installation.

Specifications:

  • Connector Type (Source): Male DC Connector (5.5mm outside barrel diameter, 2.1mm inside pin diameter)
  • Connector Type (Outputs): 8 x Female DC Connectors (5.5mm outside barrel diameter, 2.1mm inside pin diameter)
  • Cable Length (Each Side): Approximately 7 inches
  • Total Assembly Length: Approximately 16 inches

Key Features

This cable assembly is designed to split a CCTV power line into eight outputs

The source end uses a male DC connector while the outputs have female DC connectors

Each DC connector has an outside barrel diameter of 5

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Type
DC Power Splitter
Input Connector
1 Male DC
Output Connectors
8 Female DC
DC Connector Outside Barrel Diameter
5

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Designed to split a single CCTV power line into eight outputs, allowing for multiple device connections.
  • Features a male DC connector at the source end for easy connection to a power adapter.
  • Each of the eight output lines has a female DC connector, compatible with many standard surveillance devices.
  • The DC connectors have an outside barrel diameter of 5, ensuring a common size for broad compatibility.
  • Provides a neat and efficient way to power multiple surveillance cameras or other low-voltage devices from one source.

👎 Cons

  • The specific voltage and amperage ratings of the cable are not mentioned, which is critical for proper power distribution.
  • Only the outside barrel diameter of 5 is provided, but the inner pin diameter is missing, potentially leading to compatibility issues.
  • No information is given about the cable length between the splitter and each female output, which impacts device placement.
  • The product is highly specialized for CCTV power distribution and has limited use cases beyond that.
  • The description does not specify the maximum total current load this splitter can safely handle across all eight outputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Monoprice DC power splitter is designed to provide power to eight separate devices from a single source.
The input side of this power splitter features a male DC connector, designed to connect to your power source.
Each of the eight outputs has a female DC connector, suitable for connecting to various compatible devices.
The DC connectors on this splitter have an outside barrel diameter of 5, which is a common size for many low-voltage devices.
Yes, this cable assembly is specifically designed to split a CCTV power line, making it ideal for powering multiple security cameras.
The listing specifies the physical connector configuration but does not mention voltage support; it is primarily a physical splitter.

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